National Stress Awareness Day: Leading Therapists Highlight the Importance and Benefits of Therapy in Relieving Stress
We all know what stress is. It creeps in to our lives every day, whether it’s the traffic jam en route to work, an unexpected bill or the challenges we face as parents and caregivers. We are constantly surrounded by stress, but we do not always recognize it as a serious health risk. Many people […]
82% of employees believe that workplace demands are changing faster than their abilities.
A new report from people development company Lepaya reveals that 82 percent of employees feel workplace demands are evolving faster than their skills. The Evolution of Skills 2030 report indicates that advances in technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), are outpacing employee skill development. According to the report, 40 percent of employees identify technological advancements as […]
Experts provide advice to reduce stress at work, and searches on workplace burnout have increased by 20% in the last 3 months.
Research shows that the UK workforce is stressed. Eight out of ten UK employees are likely to leave their job because they feel overworked. Nearly half of UK employees believe their employers don’t provide adequate mental health support. ** * Ed Johnson, CEO and cofounder of the leading mentoring platform PushFar shares his tips for […]
WorkBuzz Launches First of its Kind AI to End the Engagement Survey Crunch
WorkBuzz’s People Science AI instantly provides all people leaders with personalised employee engagement guidance WorkBuzz today launches People Science AI – a first of its kind artificial intelligence that supports HR teams in delivering tailored employee engagement guidance for people leaders. People Science AI analyses all data and insights from WorkBuzz’s employee engagement surveys, and then provides each […]
TUC: Disability pay gap is up to PS4,300 per year
According to a new analysis by the Trades Union Congress, the UK disability pay gap has increased to 17.2 percent. This equates to an annual average shortfall of 4,300 pounds for disabled workers in comparison to their nondisabled peers. The increase is compared to 2023, when disabled employees were paid 12.7% less than their nondisabled […]
Working together to prevent sexual harassment
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 at 1:30pm GMT The media is often flooded with reports of high-profile sexual harassment cases. This Personnel Today Masterclass in association with Make UK focuses on the new obligation on employers to prevent harassment under the Worker Protection Act 2023, which entered into force on October 26. Employers must take proactive […]
BT will face costs of 100 million pounds due to changes in NI and minimum wages
Following the announcement of last week’s budget by the chancellor, BT will face additional costs in excess of PS100 million. The company stated that the financial burden was due to the increase in the minimum wage and the changes made to the employers’ national insurance scheme (NI). Allison Kirkby, the company’s chief executive officer, said […]
Rape crisis worker dismissed for gender-critical views receives PS69k
Roz Adam, the counsellor at the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre who was fired for having gender-critical views has received nearly PS69,000, nearly twice the amount expected. Roz Adam won her case in Scotland against Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre in May 2024. A tribunal found that she was constructively dismissed due to her gender-critical beliefs. The […]
Benjamin Mendy receives the majority of unpaid Man City wages worth PS11m
A tribunal has awarded Benjamin Mendy, a former Manchester City defender, the majority of the unpaid wages amounting to PS11 million. This was after he had been suspended by the Football Association while facing criminal charges. Last month, KC barristers represented both the French footballer’s former club and himself in a two-day video hearing held […]
CPD: Investing to save – Making the business case for spending money on OH
Investing money in occupational health helps businesses meet their moral and legal obligations, as well as manage absenteeism. Elaine Kerr writes that employers must be reminded and made aware of the importance of occupational health services in protecting employee’s safety, health and well-being. Occupational health providers (OH), as OH professionals are well aware, help businesses […]